To participate in the NHFD:

1. The lead clinician for the NHFD at your hospital should send an email to helpdesk@nhfd.co.uk from an NHS email address, requesting access to the database. The minimum information required to register should include the following: Name, job title, full address of hospital[s], email address and contact telephone number.

2. Once you are registered - a username will be emailed direct; with a request to contact the NCASP helpdesk and a personal password issued.

3. Go to www.nhfd.co.uk - and click on the NHFD ‘Log In’ - where you will be asked to enter your username and password.

4. NB - as an integral part of the registration process you will also be requested to complete a FACILITIES AUDIT which will provide the NHFD with essential information regarding your hospital - it is important that this is completed swiftly but it will not delay you commencing your input into the database.

If you have any queries or would like assistance entering data for the first time please contact the clinical help desk on 0207 251 8868 or via email at helpdesk@nhfd.co.uk